Comments on: Baby Boomer Self-Appraisal: Where Should I Live in Retirement

By: Katlin

Katlin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:33:40 +0000

This informative list suggests 55+ communities for people who “like meeting people, but aren’t necessarily good at it” I would offer another suggestion - cohousing. When you become a member of a cohousing community, you own your home but are part of a group where you know all your neighbors well, share many resources (including some meals during the week) and actively work to build community. Families are supported, singles become part of a welcoming group, older members are revered and not marginalized as can happen in other housing situations. More than 100 such communities exist in the US. Some are new and actively seeking members, such as Daybreak Cohousing (www.daybreakcohousing.org ) in Portland, Oregon. Others have openings from time to time. A directory of cohousing projects and more information is available at http://www.cohousing.org Tours of cohousing projects are listed at http://www.cohousing.org/tours

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:58:43 +0000

I am a single woman age 59,,financial so-so, I have no family, what do you recommend for a 55+ communities ?::::::::::???:(in 4-5 years from now,to be prepared, and do my home work).
Thanks,
A.B
California

By: Jan Cullinane, co-author The New Retirement: The Ultimate Guide to the Rest of Your LIfe (Rodale 2007)

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:27:47 +0000

Another question if you’d like to relocate, especially if you’re single: Can you take some of your friends with you? That way, you are already starting with a nucleus of a support group.

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